his isn’t one of those overly sweet, minty concoctions that tastes like a toothpaste accident.
The Candy Cane Cooler is the grown-up, fresh, festive version — think mojito meets Christmas morning.
Minty, sparkly, icy and fun. Plus the candy cane rim? Chaotic Christmas elegance.
🍬 You’ll Need
- 60ml white rum
- Juice of half a lime
- Fresh mint
- 20ml peppermint syrup
- Soda water
- Crushed candy cane for the rim
- Ice
How to Make It
- Rim your glass with lime juice and dip into crushed candy cane.
- Muddle mint and lime in the base.
- Add rum and peppermint syrup.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Top with soda water and stir.
- Add extra mint and feel festive instantly.
Why It’s Perfect
It tastes like Christmas without feeling wintery — ideal for hot Aussie nights.